Policeman shot by militants in Kashmir

A policeman, deployed as the personal security guard of the district magistrate of Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag, was critically injured Friday after being shot by separatist guerrillas, police said.

A policeman, deployed as the personal security guard of the district magistrate of Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag, was critically injured Friday after being shot by separatist guerrillas, police said.

Constable Fayaz Ahmad was shot at by militants outside the DM's office in Anantnag town, 54 km from Srinagar.

"He was immediately shifted to Srinagar for specialised treatment. Doctors have described his condition as critical," said a senior police officer.